---
title: "Golden Gate"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/golden-gate-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 63097
imdb_id: "tt0109917"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "R"
---

# Golden Gate (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/golden-gate-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Golden Gate is a 1994 American drama film produced by American Playhouse that is set in San Francisco, California. The story follows a brash twenty-two-year-old FBI agent who is fresh out of law school and recruited to root out communist subversives within the local Chinese community. During his assignment, the agent discovers a legal loophole that allows him to trump up charges of communist spying against a Chinese laundryman. The narrative spans a decade, beginning with the agent's initial investigation and moving forward ten years. As the plot progresses, the agent's professional loyalties become divided when he falls in love with the laundryman's daughter, Marilyn. Years after his initial actions, the agent seeks to make amends to the man he prosecuted and his teenage daughter. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes, is categorized as a crime and drama production. It was released in the United States on January 28, 1994, and features actor Matt Dillon in the lead role.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Madden
- **Networks / Studios**: American Playhouse, The Samuel Goldwyn Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matt Dillon** as *Agent Kevin David Walker*
- **Teri Polo** as *Cynthia*
- **Tzi Ma** as *Chen Jung Song*
- **Joan Chen** as *Marilyn Song*
- **Bruno Kirby** as *Agent Ron Pirelli*
- **Cully Fredricksen** as *Special Agent Collins*
- **Keone Young** as *Benny Ying*
- **Jack Shearer** as *FBI Chief*
- **Elizabeth Morehead** as *Receptionist*
- **Paddy Morrissey** as *Agent*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Golden Gate online?
Golden Gate is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Golden Gate worth watching?
Golden Gate holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Golden Gate and when was it released?
Golden Gate is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1994. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Golden Gate?
Golden Gate was directed by John Madden.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Golden Gate — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63097)
- [Golden Gate (1994) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109917/fullcredits/)
- [Golden Gate (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_(film))
- [Golden Gate (1994)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Where to Watch Golden Gate (1994) Online - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/golden-gate)
- [The Golden Gate Murders (1979) directed by Walter Grauman • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)

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